DENVER, April 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Aimco statement regarding 11th Circuit Court,
Miami-Dade County, FL decision
The following statement should be attributed to Aimco Spokesperson
Cindy Lempke:
"We are pleased that for a second time, the Court has allowed
Aimco's case to proceed and refused to adopt Airbnb's premise that
its conduct is protected by the Communications Decency Act.
Although the Court found that the high bar of a preliminary
injunction was not met at this time, the Court correctly emphasized
Aimco's right to seek compensatory damages resulting from the costs
of increased security, eviction proceedings, destruction of
property, and diminution of property values caused by Airbnb's
unlawful short-term rental activities. The Court also
preserved Aimco's right to seek a permanent injunction if Aimco
prevails at trial.
Aimco will vigorously pursue its remedies for Airbnb's illegal
use of our properties that disrupts the residential living
experience, tramples on private property rights, and reduces
affordable housing options for middle class renters. We are
confident that we will be successful in our efforts to stand up for
working families who need housing and want to maintain a tranquil
home life, free from the intrusions that are created by illegal
short-term rentals."
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SOURCE Aimco